French Conversation · Level 5
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French word
toit
Pronunciation
IPA/twa/
Meaning
- masculine nounroof
Example
Il faut réparer le toit avant l'hiver.
The roof has to be repaired before winter.
More examples
Nous vivons sous le même toit depuis dix ans.
We have lived under the same roof for ten years.
Core concept
The upper shell of a building that keeps out weather and can become a usable platform when it is flat.
Common phrases
sous le même toit
under the same roof
offrir un toit
provide a home
perdre son toit
lose one's home
Similar words
toiture: The roof covering made from tiles, metal, or other materials.
terrasse: A flat outdoor area on a building for sitting or relaxing.
plafond: The interior surface above a room that forms its ceiling.
couverture: Material placed over a roof to keep out rain and wind.
Definition in French
Surface supérieure d'un bâtiment qui protège contre la pluie et le vent et qui, dans certains cas, peut être utilisée comme espace praticable (toit-terrasse).
Word origin
The noun toit comes through Old French from Latin tectum, a covering, while related Romance forms include Spanish techo and Italian tetto.
Usage tips
- The expression sous le même toit means living in the same home and can refer to family members or housemates.